Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 878 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Tell it, don’t just read it): Speak slowly, clearly and loudly enough for everyone. Pause before a surprise and change your voice for each character (a deep voice for a giant, a squeaky one for a mouse). Look at your listeners and use your face and hands to show feelings and actions.

1. 1.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Never practise before the show.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Never pause, not even once.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.

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